CVE-2008-4359
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite...
CVE-2008-4359 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Lighttpd, published October 3, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.35%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in lighttpd 1.4.19-5.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.35%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.4.19-5lighttpd +4 more
Description
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
lighttpdDebian:12 | before 1.4.19-5 | 1.4.19-5 |
lighttpdDebian:13 | before 1.4.19-5 | 1.4.19-5 |
lighttpdDebian:14 | before 1.4.19-5 | 1.4.19-5 |
lighttpdDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 1.4.13-4etch11, plus listed versions 1.4.13-41.4.13-4etch11.4.13-4etch101.4.13-4etch21.4.13-4etch3 Show 6 moreShow less1.4.13-4etch41.4.13-4etch51.4.13-4etch61.4.13-4etch71.4.13-4etch81.4.13-4etch9 | 1.4.13-4etch11 |
lighttpdopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 1.4.59-2.1 | 1.4.59-2.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
- Record
CVE-2008-4359- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
- Record
CVE-2008-4359- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4340No score
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4340- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-q628-fxxh-w8xfNo score
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite...
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
- Record
GHSA-q628-fxxh-w8xf- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
- Record
CVE-2008-4359- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-4359No score
lighttpd before 1.4.20 compares URIs to patterns in the (1) url.redirect and (2) url.rewrite configuration settings before performing URL decoding, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information or possibly modify data.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4359- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10585-1No score
lighttpd-1.4.59-2.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the lighttpd-1.4.59-2.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10585-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
secunia.com/advisories/32069
trac.lighttpd.net/trac/changeset/2307
lighttpd.net/security/lighttpd_sa_2008_05.txt
wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0309
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securityfocus.com/bid/31599
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/1
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2741
debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1645
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45690
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-04.xml
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4359
github.com/advisories/GHSA-q628-fxxh-w8xf
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-4359
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-1869